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CRITERIA FOR THE MEDIA EXCELLENCE AWARD: This award is given to journalists or other representatives of the media whose work achieves the highest standards of excellence in addressing the issues of violence against women. Accomplishing this goal requires pursuing the facts diligently to ensure that they accurately portray the real-world dynamics of violence against women, and the personal experiences of those whose lives are devastated by sexual assault, interpersonal violence, and stalking. Because the issues are complex, and often misunderstood by professionals and the public alike, representatives of the media who strive to “get the story right” often face an uphill battle of generating interest in the topic, sustaining support to follow it through, and reaching a wide and diverse audience with the information. Those who truly create a lasting impact then push beyond the “story,” to work collaboratively with professionals in their community who serve the needs of victims and pursue offender accountability. Because their work can alter the landscape of societal attitudes toward women, award recipients have the potential to truly change the world -- by helping to prevent violence against women and respond appropriately when it does occur.
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| Third Media Excellence Award |
| Presented to Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering |
| For creating the film that has brought unprecedented attention to the problem of sexual assault within the U.S. military which helped to strengthen reform efforts within the military’s criminal justice and community response systems. |
| Award presented at the 2013 International Conference on Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence and Stalking, April 3 - 5, 2013, at the Hilton Inner Harbor in Baltimore, MD. |
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| Second Media Excellence Award |
| Presented to Lamar Advertising |
| By donating valuable media space on roadside billboards, you have helped to reach communities with the critical message to “Start by Believing" when a loved one discloses a sexual assault. This supportive response helps survivors to reach out for the help they need. With every single person impacted by this message, you have helped to create a long-lasting legacy of positive change. |
| Award presented at the International Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence & Stalking Conference, April 2-4, 2012 at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, San Diego, California. |
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| First Media Excellence Award |
| Presented to Rachel Dissell, Cleveland Plain Dealer |
| For achieving the highest standards of excellence in addressing the issues of violence against women. By accurately portraying the dynamics of sexual violence and the devastating impact on victims, you have altered the landscape of societal attitudes. By working collaboratively with professionals in your community you have helped to create a legacy of lasting, positive change. |
| Award presented at the International Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, and Stalking Conference, held April 11-13, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. |
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